Indiana offering low-interest loans to storm-battered communities
The state is offering “rapid relief” to hard-hit communities struggling in the aftermath of an Aug. 11 storm that saw 100 mph winds in Northwest Indiana and flooding in central...
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New $24 million cargo hub opens at Gary airport
The Gary/Chicago International Airport planted its flag in the cargo business Tuesday atop a $24 million, 55-acre concrete cargo campus on the airport’s northwest side.
NWI schools weigh options, negotiate with state over makeup days after August storm
Area schools are negotiating with the Indiana Department of Education over how to address instructional days lost after the Aug. 11 derecho.
Indiana AG sues tree companies for scamming residents while owner calls it a ‘witch hunt’
The Indiana attorney general has sued four out-of-state tree companies alleging they overcharged desperate Lake County residents after the Aug. 11 derecho blew down trees on top of homes, power...
Gov. Mike Braun suspends Indiana gas taxes into October
Gov. Mike Braun extended the suspension of state taxes on gasoline Thursday, giving motorists a reprieve on high pump prices for the fifth straight month.
Fired Gary schools official files federal discrimination suit
A former Gary Community School Corp. official filed a lawsuit against the district Aug. 19, alleging racial and sexual discrimination, retaliation and breach of contract.
After 27 years, Challenger Learning Center of NWI closing after fundraising mission fell short
Space enthusiasts at the Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana, which inspired generations to love science and space, said Tuesday the organization couldn’t continue operations because it couldn’t raise enough money...
In storm aftermath, Lake Station hails workers, volunteers
Tributes to city workers and community volunteers dominated Thursday’s Lake Station City Council meeting as members shared personal experiences and applauded residents for helping neighbors.
In wake of governing concerns, Thea Bowman names five new school board members
The Thea Bowman Leadership Academy in Gary gained five new members on its seven-member board of directors Wednesday to ease the concerns of its authorizer, Calumet College of St. Joseph.
Gary airport receives final grant for new tower
The Gary/Chicago International Airport said Thursday it received an additional $8.3 million federal grant toward construction of a new air traffic control tower.